Since 2004, our program of walks, talks and tours enhanced public understanding and appreciation of architecture. We have conducted over 1200 walks, about 50 talks and opened 250 homes for the Australian public.
Our weekly architecture walks OPEN architecture to everyone. Conducted by our dedicated volunteers, we explain architectural design with minimum jargons so everyone can understand the thought process behind the pieces of architecture around us. Our core group of 25 trained volunteer guides are passionate about architecture and form the backbone of our association.
Our Black Talks, Short Black Talks and other special talks bring local and international architects to our capital cities, OPENing our audiences’ minds to the lastest trends in architectural design. Our past speakers include international Pritzker Prize Laureates as well as award winning local architects.
Our Bus Tours and At Home with the Architect series OPEN private homes to the public. Not only one can experience the well designed spaces, we also have the architect there most of the time to show our participants around and explain the design.
In appreciation of your help, we have put together some great rewards for your support of the “Keep Architecture Open” campaign!
Please OPEN your wallet, support this fundraising campaign and help “Keep Architecture Open” to everyone!
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Paul Connor is a registered architect, painter and partner of Connor and Solomon Architects, was the founding director of the NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize, and is a Trustee of the Australian Museum, currently chairing its Building Committee and is also secretary of the Pyrmont Heritage Boating Club. Paul has a close relationship with Paris having won tenure to the Academie des Architectes Cité Internationale Des Arts studio in the early nineties and returning on a regular basis with his family since.